Starting engine dynamometer pulls at low rpm is hard on the dyno and hard on the engine. Today, engine dynamometer testing is an integral part of many HOT ROD engine buildups and product tests.

Few subjects create more argument in the performance world than dyno numbers, the stats that represent individual measurement of the horsepower and torque that a car or truck’s driven wheels put on ...

The owner of a black Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has found out the hard way what can go wrong if you try to push a little too much power out of what is already a very powerful car. The owner of this ...

The Chevy Camaro ZL1 is an absolute ripper right out of the box, but as is usually the case, some folks simply want more. That’s usually where the aftermarket comes in, but unfortunately, modifying a ...

Bugatti developed a special dynamometer just for its hypercars. The Bugatti Chiron is too fast and powerful for a regular dyno. Dynamometers are a huge part of the testing process for new cars as well ...

Brian is a published author who has been writing professionally for a decade in politics and entertainment, but found his calling covering the automotive industry. His love of cars started at an early ...

Bugatti recently strapped its Chiron to a dynamometer and the results put to rest any doubts of the horsepower ratings of the company's hypercars. The particular version used in the test is the Chiron ...